Mark has been a vital ingredient in Meron’s recipe for excellence in wine and spirits analysis for twelve years. Since hired as Chemical Analyst in 2012, his technical know-how quickly became a key asset to the team. By 2016, he had stepped up as Principal Analyst, playing a significant role alongside his colleagues in achieving Meron’s ISO 17025 accreditation and leading the implementation of GC-MS/MS technology—a collective achievement highlighting the team’s dedication to quality. 🏆
Since 2019, Mark has been the Team Leader in the laboratory, while stepping up on his role within Meron’s management team. He believes that teamwork is great because he has a diverse group that ranges from non-drinkers to home-brewing enthusiasts. Mark excels at bringing out the best in his team, nurturing their scientific talents while igniting a shared passion for quality control.
Mark in his early days at Meron
Despite working with complex chemicals and high-tech gadgets, the lab under Mark’s guidance isn’t just about serious faces and precise measurements—it’s also filled with light-hearted moments that keep the team smiling and the lab buzzing.
When he’s not ensuring that Meron’s customers get the most contextual results in quality inside the lab, Mark enjoys lining up shots at the pool table. His commitment to delivering quality products is a shared mission, making him not just a leader but a teammate who embodies Meron’s values.
So who is the man behind the lab coat?
What is your favorite drink?
I’m not a “real drinker” but if there’s one thing that can make me happy, it’s a spiced rum or a good limoncello!
Did your work ever allow you to detect a bad drink in your social life?
When you work at Meron you are (un)consciously trained in all the off-notes from our off-note screener. It happens regularly that I am eating out somewhere and I come across one!
What do you prefer: the lab or the meeting room?
The laboratory is and remains my passion of course. There is nothing better than tinkering with technology!
If your team has a motto, what is it?
The funny thing about quality is that it can always be improved.
